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ZIP Code 26851
Wardensville, WV, Hardy County
Population
1,870
Land area
102sq mi
People per sq mi
18
City
Wardensville
ZIP 26851 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 26851 at a glance
- ZIP 26851 (Wardensville) is 75% less dense than West Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,776, 16% below the West Virginia median of $59,608.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $209,400 (29% above West Virginia) and median rent is $820 a month.
Local data for ZIP 26851
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 26851, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,776
Poverty rate
19.3%
Median home value
$209,400
Median rent
$820/mo
Homeownership
80.6%
Bachelor's or higher
16.8%
Median age
54.1
Average commute
49.6 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
36
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
288
$10.43M annual payroll
PPP loans
$961K
51 loans
Campaign donations
$2,000
13% D, 0% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 26851, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
618
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
52
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 20°F
37.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 26851, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities in ZIP 26851
ZIP codes near 26851
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 22644Alonzaville | 6.3 mi | 60.5 |
| 26810Wardensville | 6.8 mi | 32.6 |
| 26801Moorefield | 8.7 mi | 81.4 |
| 26823Wardensville | 8.9 mi | 13.9 |
| 22654Mount Olive | 9 mi | 41.5 |
| 26714Wardensville | 10 mi | 20.9 |
| 26755Wardensville | 11 mi | 32.6 |
| 22660Toms Brook | 12 mi | 12 |
| 22664Woodstock | 12 mi | 45.4 |
| 22641Lebanon Church | 12 mi | 4.8 |
| 26865Capon Bridge | 13 mi | 34.5 |
| 22824Edinburg | 13 mi | 85.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 26851?
- ZIP code 26851 is in Wardensville, WV (Hardy County).
- What county is ZIP code 26851 in?
- ZIP code 26851 is mostly in Hardy County, West Virginia.
- How many people live in ZIP code 26851?
- About 1,870 people live in the 26851 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.